Aaryan Ghorpade took first place in the 16 to 18 age group of the 2024 A Voice for Animals contest for his free online wildlife collision mapping platform.
Live Poll
Should your community spend public money on wildlife crossings to reduce roadkill?
October 29, 2026
North Carolina Warns of Higher Animal Crash RisksState officials report rising vehicle collisions involving wildlife during peak autumn months.
October 24, 2026
North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Rare Piglet LitterThe zoo is currently hosting a public poll to select names for the four newborn Visayan warty piglets.
October 15, 2026
Joro Spiders Expand Across Western North CarolinaFirst identified in the state in 2021, these arachnids continue their regional spread across Western North Carolina.
October 5, 2026
North Carolina Bears Have Entered HyperphagiaState wildlife officials issued warnings as bears increase foraging activity to prepare for the winter months.
October 2, 2026
Jeff Corwin Will Premiere North Carolina Wildlife SeriesThe new program featuring state wildlife and students premieres on ABC on October 3.
September 23, 2026
Post-Helene Logging Policies Threatened Wildlife HabitatsConservationists warn that salvage logging and debris removal are harming forest ecosystems in Western North Carolina.
